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Just be aware; Only Bangkok bank notify the branch of an FTT transfer. Wise partner banks are Bangkok bank and Kasikorn bank. Other than Bangkok bank, Kasikorn and SCB, you cannot transfer more than 49.999THB per transfer. If your using the income method for annual extensions, they will not be coded as foreign transfers to Krungsri bank, you'll have to request an FET (Foreign Exchange Transaction) form as proof of an International transfer. https://wise.com/help/articles/2932335/guide-to-thb-transfers

That isn't what you stated, though! You stated; The financial requirements are not less, only the seasoning period is less. You are correct that the 400K funds are only required to be in a Thai bank account on the day of application, based on the Father of a Thai dependant child.

An associate of mine went through this last year. He spoke to the Immigration office prior to his divorce for advice, and they were very obliging. As a result of that advice, he rented a flat prior to divorce and had both he and his son named on the rental contract. On the day his divorce was finalised, he returned to Immigration and applied for a new 1-year extension based on the parent of a Thai national. They cancelled his extension based on Thai spouse and immediately gave him a 30-day under consideration stamp, (you cannot be on overstay when you have an under consideration stamp) whilst his extension application was considered for approval. His extension was approved. However, you should be able to change the 'reason' of the extension application, just as you can from retirement to Thai spouse, or Thai spouse to retirement. The complication is that when your divorce is finalised, your permission of stay based on Thai spouse also immediately ceases, as the 'reason' you applied for it is no longer applicable. In saying that, it is not to say another IO may advise you need to obtain a new Non Imm O visa beforehand. As already advised, enquire and explain the situation to your local IO beforehand. Speak to the senior IO, not the cowboys on the front desks.

@jakow To add to the above. Be aware that once any divorce is finalised, your current extension based on Thai spouse immediately ceases, in other words your permission of stay (a permit, not a visa) is effectively cancelled, so staying beyond that date you are on overstay. Your Non Immigrant status also ceases on that day. With reference to agreed joint custody, who would the children live with? For an extension based on being the parent of a Thai national, the children must reside with you. 327-2557 (2014) - Criteria for extension ENG.pdf Section 2.18 clause (4). (4) In the case of children, adopted children, or spouse's children, said children, adopted children, or spouse's children must not be married, must live with the alien as part of the family, and must not be over 20 years of age except in case of the person hereof is of illness or disability and cannot live without support of father or mother: @Red Phoenix is incorrect when he stated the financials are less than for an extension based on Thai spouse, they are in fact the same. 2.18 clause (5). (5) In the case of parents, the father or mother must maintain an average annual income of no less than Baht 40,000 per month throughout the year or must have deposited funds of no less than Baht 400,000 to cover expenses for one year. In case the father or mother requests to be under maintenance of children, the age of father or mother must be 50 years of age or over. For other necessary cases, the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Bureau is granted the authority to make decisions regarding approval on a case-by-case basis

Funds requirement for 1 year permit of stay, listed in clause 4 of order 35-2561. 35-2561 (2019 (changed clause 2.22 of 327-2557 ENG.pdf

To confirm address as notified per the TM30. I always air on the side of caution. If they don't want them, they'll give them back. If they request them, and you don't have them, well ....................

I'd go 7 days before his 30 days expire. File a TM30 immediately after arriving. For the 30-day extension; Completed TM7 Passport. Copy of TM30 receipt Copy of passport data page Copy of entry stamp Passport photo 4x6cm Signed Copy of wife's Tabien Baan Signed Copy of wife's ID card Fee 1,900 BHT

A wanted man Jack! Rereading the Op's original post, I think he just made an error with the form number and meant TM47, rather than TM30, which makes more sense.

Vitamin B can be dispensed as loose tablets in a bag.

No, reasons are now given in the rejected email notification. With the OP mentioning a TM30, I wondered if that was the reason given for the refusal.

Rejected for what reason.

Who said they were issued by a hospital ................... stupid! Clinics issue medication without itemised receipts.

Was your 90 day rejected for want of a TM30? I take it you live in a Condo.

The Fixed term gives better interest rates, and you can also add your wife's name to that type of account using the bank's power of attorney.

For the Savings account, but for a Fixed term account, there is no card.

Probably longer in more populated areas, such as CM and Bangkok.

Bangkok Bank 14-month Fixed Term deposit account 1.65% After the term ends, the interest reverts to that of a Savings account, unless you roll it over into another 14-month term. I leave the interest and allow it to compound, which adds up after a few years. https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Save-And-Invest/Save/Deposit-Campaign 15% tax will automatically be deducted from any interest paid. This can be reclaimed Jan–April each tax year.

You can have your wife added as a signature to the account via the bank's own power of attorney form. Her name does not show on the passbook, statements or letters produced by the bank. Where the account is in the sole name of the account holder, then the wife requires a court order. She will require a solicitor to request a court hearing. Under Thai law, she is the statutory heir by right. Depending on how busy the courts are, a hearing could take 2–3 weeks. The court approves the order and sends it to the solicitor for collection by the spouse, which usually takes no longer than 3–5 days. On production of the court order, death certificate and marriage certificate, the bank will release funds to the spouse. Solicitors fee 3,000 BHT. Been through this process 3 times.

No, it's a simple process. Assisted 4 Thai spouses, who's foreign husbands passed away, been there, done it, got the t-shirt.

Very simple process if you're legally married to a Thai, with or without a Will. 'Long term partner' Jack, suggest a Will.

Much easier for a spouse to access funds in a Thai bank in the event of one's demise.

An updated KR2/22 has been a requirement for a few years.

What is your nationality, that may provide an alternative option.

For the 1-year extension of stay, it has to be a minimum of 40K THB per month transferred from overseas. That posses a problem when you haven't lived in Thailand for at least a year. There are those that have used an agent for the very first extension, whilst they transfer income from overseas during that year, then applied the following year themselves (1,900 BHT) now having the required evidence.

In defence of Jack. Having been on the Admin and moderator side of forums, it is a thankless job. Every day you have to deal with those who may intend well, but simply confuse the issue at hand. There are those a dime short of a dollar and will never grasp what you say, regardless of how you present it. Those that seek an answer, but don't like the answer because it doesn't fit their circumstances. Those that criticise information, yet offer no alternative information themselves. The trolls. Those to whom everything is a 'visa' yet for years UJ (RIP) would continually state it's a permit. Those that read but don't understand. Then there is the personal abuse. So, if a mod is a little narky at times, give him a break, he has a lot to contend with.